Mastering the Low-Sodium Diet: A Simple Guide for Better Living
A low-sodium diet lowers blood pressure and relieves symptoms of heart failure and kidney disease. Discover what to eat and how to stick to it.
Can a Smartwatch Really Measure Blood Pressure? What the Latest Science Says
The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Read on to find out what the American Heart Association and the European Society of Hypertension say.
Could Your GLP-1 Be Causing Hair Loss? New study Raises Fresh Concerns.
Researchers from UPenn found that patients with type 2 diabetes on GLP-1s experience hair loss more frequently than those taking other diabetes medications.
Beyond Blood Sugar: FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Wearable That Tracks Dangerous Ketones Too
The FDA-authorized Libre Duo 10 Day is the first wearable continuous ketone monitor in the US and the first dual glucose and ketone monitor in the world.
AI Can Detect Diabetes and High Blood Pressure From a 5-Second Facial Video
Researchers in Japan used an AI to detect diabetes and hypertension from 5-second facial videos. Here’s what the study found and what it means.
From the diabetes hub
INTERACTIVE HEALTH QUIZZES
Are You Getting Enough Potassium To Protect Your Blood Pressure?
Potassium plays a major role in blood pressure control, but many people don’t get enough. Take this quiz to find out where your diet stands.
How Well Do You Understand Blood Sugar Checks?
Find out how well you really understand blood sugar checks, from timing and techniques to what you should do about your readings.
Is Your Morning Routine Helping or Hurting Your Blood Sugar?
What you do in the first hours sets the tone for your blood sugar for the rest of the day. Find out if you’re starting your day the right way.
The Diabetes-Friendly Workday Quiz: How Well Are You Managing At Work?
Your workday habits and environment can shape your blood sugar control. Discover how diabetes-friendly your routine is and get tips to improve it.
Hypertension Truth Test: Can You Separate Fact From Myth?
Not everything you’ve heard about hypertension is true. Take this myth-busting quiz to distinguish fact from fiction and improve your knowledge.
From the hypertension hub
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